Chief Steward

Stewarding Operations Management

• Supervise and coordinate daily stewarding activities across all restaurants in the group.
• Oversee cleaning schedules for kitchen equipment, utensils, dishwashing areas, and back-of-house facilities.
• Monitor stewarding staff performance and ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Plan and schedule deep-cleaning activities during off-peak hours.

2. Food Safety, Hygiene & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to Dubai Municipality food safety regulations and company hygiene standards.
• Implement and monitor HACCP procedures and cleaning protocols across all locations.
• Conduct regular internal audits and hygiene inspections to identify and resolve non-compliance issues.
• Maintain hygiene logs and documentation for inspections and audits.

3. Grease Trap Management

• Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule for grease traps across all outlets.
• Conduct or oversee regular inspections and cleaning of grease traps in compliance with Dubai Municipality requirements.
• Coordinate with external service providers for grease trap cleaning, waste disposal, and documentation.
• Maintain inspection and cleaning records for all grease traps to present during audits.

4. FoodWatch Compliance

• Ensure all food safety documentation is uploaded and maintained in the FoodWatch system.
• Collaborate with outlet managers and hygiene officers to ensure all restaurants are compliant with FoodWatch standards.
• Prepare for and coordinate FoodWatch audits and Dubai Municipality inspections.
• Stay updated with FoodWatch regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation across outlets.

5. Inventory & Cost Control

• Monitor stock levels of cleaning supplies, tools, and chemicals; prepare purchase requests when required.
• Ensure proper usage of cleaning agents to reduce waste and control costs.
• Track and manage stewarding-related expenditures within approved budgets.

6. Leadership & Staff Training

• Recruit, train, and manage stewarding team members across the restaurant group.
• Conduct regular training on hygiene, sanitation practices, and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Promote a strong safety and hygiene culture throughout the team.

7. Equipment Maintenance & Safety

• Ensure all stewarding and dishwashing equipment is in good working order.
• Report maintenance issues promptly and follow up with engineering or contractors.
• Monitor the safe handling and storage of cleaning chemicals and supplies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED6,500.00 - AED10,000.00 per month